Privateer's Revenge

by Julian Stockwin

Book Overview

Following the loss of his fianc e, Lieutenant Thomas Kydd descends into depression in this installment of the riveting nautical-adventure series. Rescued from despair by his close friend Renzi, Kydd finds life increasingly difficult when he is framed and dismissed from his ship. The pair eke out a pitiful existence in Guernsey, where, in a moment of desperation, Renzi offers his services to the Prince de Bouillon and becomes embroiled in covert operations...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 159013236X
• ISBN13: 9781590132364
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: McBooks Press
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

another great yarn

This is yet another great story from one of the best historical fiction writers in the market today. It takes an unexpected turn as Kydd is forced from the navy to feed himself.As in all his adventures however he is finally back in control with his fortunes enhanced. I can not wait for the next chapter.

The Privateer's Revenge

One of the best yet. Yes, Tom is moaping about from the heartbreaking loss he suffered, but he eventually grows a pair and gets over it. To tease you, Thomas Kydd gets mugged and is again pressed to sea in the first few pages. Julian, keep it up. I am ready for a movie from this series, and I want a major roll please.

A great adventure!

I have read the entire Kydd series and this is the best adventure yet! I cannot wait for the the next Kydd book.

The Kydd adventure continues.

Stockwin does it once again! A spell is cast over the reader to haul them into the world of Thomas Kydd, an English lad who has risen from a pressed man of the lower deck to the quarterdeck over a series of novels. This story picks up where "The Admiral's Daughter" leaves off, with Kydd in agony over the loss of his bride to be. He goes from low to lower as his career is driven upon the rocks and he must use all of his ability, strength and character to overcome these obsticles. His friend and shipmate, Nicholas Renzi, is drawn into the world of early naval intelligence and becomes a key in the struggle to overcome the injustice heaped upon Kydd. His keen mind an asset to the forces that do battle with the forces of Napoleon. In this novel we get to experience the world of privateers, letters of marque, and we learn of the many differences and similarities between them and naval service. Kydd experiences his disappointments and rewards in this journey through another stage in his life and career. I see this as a pivetal period in Kydd's life, one in which he gains strength and experience that will stand in his stead in the years and books, to come. Well done Stockwin!!!

The Privateer's Revenge

We have just finished reading The Privateer's Revenge received 2 October 2008. Once again, Julian Stockwin delivers a thoroughly researched and wonderfully exciting page turner. My Husband and I have admired all nine Kydd books for their historical accuracy and the author's complete command of the Royal Navy in the time of the wars against Napoleon Bonaparte. The Privateer's Revenge is rich in detail, adventure and imagination. Julian Stockwin is truly the present day heir to the reputations of Patrick O'Brian and C.S Forester.